Assist the Director of Student Services as detailed below.
Requirements
Strong administrative support and office management skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Platform, as well as other information management/database applications
Ability to present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the general public
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral communication
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
Knowledge of special education procedures to maintain appropriate confidential records
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Knowledge of accounting principles; specifically, in regards to accounts payable.
Responsibilities
Provides confidential managerial support primarily to the Director of Student Services for a range of duties to ensure the efficient operation of the district-wide special education and student services’ functions including producing and maintaining confidential employee and student records, correspondence, and reports, sourcing and procuring special education equipment and supplies, providing direction to staff on recordkeeping and reporting, and assistance with budgeting and financial management for the department
Enters employee time/attendance (sick, personal, vacation and additional time) in Aspen for bi-weekly payroll purposes
Effective communication with staff members and the general public both in-person, remotely, and on the telephone.
Enters requisitions into financial software Accounts Payable for all school purchases
Processes invoices in financial software Accounts Payable for Student Services purchases
Prepares and submits Personnel Action and Position Authorization forms to Central Office for both school year and summer programs
Assembles data and supports a variety of recurring, standard reports including the annual Circuit Breaker reimbursement claim and quarterly Medicaid reimbursement claims
Provides administrative support for all state and federal special education reporting requirements and ensure compliance with requirements by providing direction to necessary staff
Processes home and hospital tutoring requests (providing information to in-school personnel, locates tutors, processes required forms etc.)
Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a smoothly run office
Monitors grant disbursements and regularly reconciles with Central Office Accounts
Prepares and tracks grant applications
Tracks expenditures and keeps budget up-to-date
Updates town-wide database for all special education students, both in-house and out-placed
Prepares and mails screening packets for preschool
Provides ongoing assistance and coordination out-of-district placements
Assumes such other responsibilities and assignments at the direction of the Director of Student Services